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State police investigating after three people found dead in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating after three people were found dead in Mechanic Falls Saturday afternoon. The Mechanic Falls Police Department requested assistance from Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South after three people were found dead at a home on Highland Avenue around 4 p.m., according to a news release from Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.
Bob Fuller And J.J. Jeffrey Say Their Time In Radio Ownership Is Coming To An End.
At age 84, broadcaster Bob Fuller has been in the radio business for 67 years. And while he is in no hurry to walk away, Fuller has taken the first steps in that direction. He’s begun the process of selling Atlantic Coast Radio, the Maine-centric company he and business partner J.J. Jeffrey created after selling their earlier venture to Citadel Broadcasting in 1999 for $63 million.
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway opens gates for Short Track Racing Appreciation Day
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The gates of the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough swung open again for the first time since 2021 for Short Track Racing Appreciation Day. Modern, vintage and oval track karting vehicles were included in Sunday's events. Visitors were able to meet former track champs, get a look at the historic grounds of the speedway and even enjoy food trucks.
Watch: Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Performs 'Burn MF' With His New Band FLAT BLACK
Fan-filmed video of FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, performing the FFDP song "Burn MF" live on July 26 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine can be seen below. FLAT BLACK's debut album, "Dark Side Of The Brain", was released on July...
Veteran tile dedication sees 21 more names added to the wall in 2024
ROCKLAND — “As long as we live, they too shall live,” said Dave Franclemont, in an opening prayer to the 2024 tile dedication ceremony at the Midcoast Maine Area Veterans Memorial. Several new tiles will be added this year to the memorial wall in the upper parking...
Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at General Dynamics BIW christening event
BATH, Maine (WMTW) - Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Saturday at a General Dynamics Bath Iron Works event. The event, which was a ceremony for BIW’s christening of the new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, was met with roughly 75 people outside to protest the warship. At...
Old Town-Orono Twins Fall to Skowhegan 5-1 in State Senior Legion Tournament
Despite outhitting Skowhegan 7-4, the Old Town-Orono Twins fell to Skowhegan in the opening round of the State Senior Legion Baseball Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Sunday, July 28th. Jordan Craft started on the mound for Old Town-0rono pitching 5.1 innings allowing 4 hits and 5 runs, 4...
Police: Speeding driver hits bicyclist, ignites fire after multi-vehicle Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) - A Rumford man is facing numerous charges after police say he committed multiple hit-and-run crashes and appeared to intentionally hit a bicyclist before causing a final fiery crash in Scarborough. At 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the police responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Route...
Ironman competition wraps up in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Ironman competition in Augusta wrapped up Sunday afternoon. The contest consisted of running, swimming, and biking, over the span of 70.3 miles. The organization posted the results on their website. The winner of the Men’s division was Trevor Foley who finished with a time of...
Wiscasset Select Board Shuts Down Firearm Discharge Ordinance
Following a tense conversation during a Wiscasset Select Board meeting on July 16, a firearm discharge ordinance was dismissed by the board due to its potential legal implications. The board spoke about the proposed ordinance at length during the meeting, with some members voicing concerns about how the ordinance could...
Fort Knox hosts Wizarding Weekend
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Wizarding Weekend took place today and yesterday at Fort Knox. Spanning from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. both days, wizard fans came to the fort outfitted with robes and wands. The fort was decked out with a dragon, witches, and spiders...not to mention the custom sign made...
Paintings, prints by Rockport artist Maureen Egan on display in Camden
CAMDEN — Paintings and prints by Rockport artist Maureen Egan are on display from August 2 through 31 at Zoot Coffee, 5 Elm St., Route 1. The show, entitled “It Starts with Wonder”, features original paintings and prints that pay homage to Maine’s natural beauty. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to organizations that preserve Maine’s undeveloped lands. On exhibition with Egan’s work will be original block prints by illustrator Holly Berry of Waldoboro. She will offer a mix of giclees and original hand-printed linoleum and woodcuts of Maine landscapes along with decorative images of animals.
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